The Independent Living Support Scheme (ILSS) works in partnership with
the Direct Payments Support Scheme. The scheme aims to:

What is the scheme?

It is a free resource service for all Disabled People living in Southampton who
want to employ their own personal assistants to assist them to live independently.

The scheme is funded by Southampton City Council.

It is an introduction service between Disabled People, and personal assistants
registered with the scheme, on our personal assistants register which is maintained
by the Independent Living Support Worker.

Personal assistants can assist with things like housework, shopping, driving and
personal support. You assess your own needs, and these are matched with suitable
personal assistants.

The scheme may be able to offer short term, or emergency backup staff at short notice.

Please click here to download an employers registration form

Choice and Control

You interview prospective personal assistants and choose who to employ.

We offer you access to advice, information and support on recruitment and employment procedures.

You can take advantage of our information and advice, even if we cannot find staff from our register for you.

We provide a home visiting service to assist with identifying individual needs.

Michael Grimmett

For more information, contact Michael Grimmett on 023 8033 0982 or email Michael@southamptoncil.co.uk